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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) - EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2017
Subject Code: 2171903 Date: 06/05/2017
Subject Name: Computer Aided Manufacturing
Time: 02.30 PM to 05.00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Q.1 (a) What is CIM? Explain Components of CIM. 07

(b) What are the different types of manufacturing? Make an assessment of the 07
extent of computer control in specific cases of each types of manufacturing.
Q.2 (a) Explain clearly the difference between NC, CNC and DNC machine. 07
(b) Explain recirculating ball screw used in CNC machine. 07
OR
(b) Explain the cutter radius compensation to the left and right with suitable 07
illustration.
Q.3 (a) What are the essential elements of a PLC system? 07
(b) Why is part classification and coding required in GT. Explain OPTIZ system 07
of coding.
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain the variant type CAPP system. State the benefits and limitations of 07
variant type CAPP systems.
(b) What is Group Technology? What are the advantages of GT in 07
manufacturing?
Q.4 (a) Write short note on Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems and their 07
applications areas in FMS.
(b) What are the different types of drives used in robots? 07
OR
Q.4 (a) What is FMS? Explain the basic components of FMS. 07
(b) Differentiate between a SCARA and a gantry robot. 07
Q.5 (a) Explain the role of CMM in Computer Aided Quality Control. What are 07
different elements of a CMM?
(b) What are the major functions of process planning? What are the main 07
problems associated with manual process planning?
OR
Q.5 (a) Develop a CNC program, using G and M code, to cut a slot for the component 07
shown in fig.1 by using a end mill of diameter 6mm . The depth of slot is
5mm. Assume suitable data for speed, feed ,etc.
(b) Explain with neat sketch the various types of layouts used in FMS design and 07
their applications.

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